A new online support tool has been launched to help Universal Credit claimants manage their money.

Money Advice Service’s Money Manager provides free, impartial budgeting information and advice for claimants, based on their personal circumstances. For example, it provides:

• advice and guidance on how to manage a monthly income
• money-saving hints and tips
• signposting to other services

Claimants who have already used the tool have said that they found it helpful and user-friendly.

The Money Manager is a new addition to the existing budgeting support Universal Credit claimants can access. Face-to-face support is still available locally for those who need it. 

Universal Credit in Action has published a YouTube video on how the Money Manager can help claimants manage their Universal Credit payments.